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Why does Mr. Nuttel visit the countryside?
For rest and relaxation due to his nervous condition
What does Vera tell Mr. Nuttel about the open window?
Her aunt keeps it open, waiting for her husband and brothers to return from a hunting trip.
What is Mrs. Sappleton’s explanation for keeping the window open?
She expects her husband and brothers to return through the window.
How does Mr. Nuttel react when he sees the men returning through the window?
He panics and runs away in fear.
What reason does Vera give for Mr. Nuttel’s sudden departure?
He had a traumatic experience involving dogs in the past.
What is the main theme of the story?
The power of storytelling and deception
How is Vera best described?
Mischievous and imaginative
What is ironic about Vera’s name?
It means truth, but she is known for telling lies.
What does Mrs. Sappleton talk about when she first meets Mr. Nuttel?
The open window and her husband’s return
Is Mrs. Sappleton aware of the story that Vera tells Mr. Nuttel?
No
